The Role
SEND administration. Supporting the school's SENDCo with daily administrative duties and other clerical duties as required by the SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the school's SENDCo.
Key Responsibilities
* liaise with colleagues, parents and carers, external professionals as needed
* work with the SENDCo to manage the provision for all pupils’ care (including recording Pupil Premium spending)
* typing, photocopying, emailing as required
* filing in line with GDPR principles
* update pupil records and profiles
* maintain appointment diary / reminder systems and other required records for the school's SENDCo
* arrange and type SENDCo correspondence and arrange visits to the school as necessary
* respond to queries and share information with relevant parties as directed
* provide general assistance with the maintenance of the school's MIS data
* minute meetings as required
* ensure such work of a high standard and that confidentiality is maintained
* produce data on all pupils as and when required
* perform other clerical tasks as prescribed by the SENDCo
* demonstrate a flexible approach combined with patience, tolerance, stamina and humour
Qualifications and Experience
* experience of working with or willingness to work with young people with challenging behaviours
* excellent communication with pupils and adults
* understanding and experience of administration around EHCPs and the annual review cycle
* commitment to safeguarding
* experience in reception, administration and clerical work
* experience of telephone network systems
* strong communication skills
* strong organisational skills
* ability to multitask and work effectively with frequent interruptions
* ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* attainment of 5 GCSEs A-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths
* knowledge of Evidence for Learning and how to extract data
* knowledge of school systems such as Arbor and CPOMS (desired)
* experience of reception and clerical work in a school or similar environment (desired)
* typing skills (desired)
* NVQ Level 2 qualification in receptionist/clerical related field (desired)
* school values: Love, Integrity, Availability, Safeguarding, Compassion, Aspiration and Inclusion
Benefits
Our rights include generous leave entitlements, a pension scheme and access to health, wellbeing tools, training and development and career pathways.
Safeguarding
The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced DBS check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will conduct an online search of all shortlisted candidates.
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